Surgical Technician - Full Time

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives.

About the role

Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of Surgeons, Registered Nurses and Surgical Assistants. Assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and company policies and procedures. Assists the Nurses and Surgeons in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Scrubs all types of cases performed at the company and anticipates the needs of the Surgeon, ensuring equipment, medical gases, and supplies are readily available for all procedures.
• Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program.
• Knowledgeable in central and sterile supply department operations.
• Opens all sterile packs according to sterile technique and prepares instruments as needed.
• Prepares the Operating Room by setting up surgical instruments, ensuring equipment works properly, and labeling sterile solutions.
• Gathers supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Maintains records of medication used intra-operatively, specimens retrieved, tissue implanted, implants, liquids, or chemicals on the field.
• Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgical assistants; may hold retractors, cut suture, and help count sponges, needles, or blades if applicable.
• Prepares, cares for, and disposes of specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• Operates sterilizer, lights, suction, and other Operating Room equipment and diagnostic equipment.
• Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if needed, and helps clean and restock the operating room.
• Assists with any technical function under supervision to carry out a safe operation.
• Preps, drapes, and positions the patient for surgery; prepares for cases according to Surgeon’s preference card.
• Gathers supplies needed and anticipates needs for each case.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff when needed.
• Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of practice.
• Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Manual dexterity to handle instruments.
• Emotionally conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle the OR environment.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively, and work in a cost-effective manner.
• Above-average organization and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Able to effectively work within a team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Skills

• Knowledge of Amkai Charts Database software and Microsoft Word.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Physical Demands

This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions:

• Frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%).
• Regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%).
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs.
• Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands for constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology.
• Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—required 100% of the time.
• Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary.